Alcohol & Drug Dependency Education Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'tolerance' in the context of substance use disorders?
Answer: Requiring increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect
Tolerance occurs when the body adapts to a substance so that larger doses are needed to produce the original effect.
The ASAM Patient Placement Criteria are used in substance abuse treatment primarily to:
Answer: Determine appropriate level of care for a patient
The ASAM criteria provide a multidimensional framework to match patients to the appropriate level of care based on clinical need.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) result from:
Answer: Maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy
FASD is caused by prenatal alcohol exposure when the mother drinks during pregnancy, causing developmental and neurological damage to the fetus.
Which of the following is the primary pharmacological mechanism of disulfiram (Antabuse) as a medication-assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder?
Answer: Inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing acetaldehyde buildup when alcohol is consumed
Disulfiram inhibits aldehyde dehydrogenase, causing toxic acetaldehyde to accumulate if alcohol is consumed, producing an aversive reaction.
In group counseling for substance use disorders, 'cohesion' refers to:
Answer: The sense of belonging and mutual trust among group members
Group cohesion is the sense of belonging, trust, and interpersonal connection among members, which is a key therapeutic factor in group treatment.
Which of the following correctly describes the difference between physical dependence and addiction?
Answer: Physical dependence involves tolerance and withdrawal; addiction also involves compulsive use despite harm
Physical dependence is characterized by tolerance and withdrawal, while addiction (substance use disorder) additionally involves compulsive use despite negative consequences.
The concept of 'cross-tolerance' means that:
Answer: Tolerance to one drug produces tolerance to other drugs in the same pharmacological class
Cross-tolerance occurs because drugs within the same class act on the same receptors, so tolerance developed to one extends to others in that class.